During the Birmingham City Council Meeting held Tuesday, December 31, 2013, Council:
Referred to the Administration Committee a Resolution requesting that the Jefferson County Legislative Delegation establish a Bill that will restrict the further proliferation of payday lending institutions and cap the amount of interest that can be charged to consumers and any other regulations that will aid in the protection of our citizens from predatory acts that threatens the financial stability of families and those that are in need of short term loan alternatives. For more information, contact the office of Councilor Lashunda Scales at 254.2349.
Other items approved by the Council at today’s meeting include the following:
1. Referred to the Administration Committee a Resolution requesting a meeting with the Jefferson County Legislative Delegation to establish a continuing dialogue to address the impending matter with the Water Works Board and to build a coalition to further strengthen our working relations during the 2014 Legislative Session. For more information, contact the office of Councilor Lashunda Scales at 205.254.2349.
2. Placed on consent a Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $16,113.84 against the property located at 2621 Court R Ensley, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the emergency demolition of an unsafe building or structure.
3. Set a public hearing February 11, 2014 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance “to amend the zoning district map of the city of Birmingham” (Case No. ZAC2013-00020) to change zone district boundaries from R-1, Single Family District to A-1, Agricultural District and B-2, General Business District, filed by Patrick Roll, owner, for properties located at 2000, 2008, and 2012 Mountain View Road; and situated in the NE¼ of Section 15, Township 17-S, Range 1 West, Birmingham.For more information, contact the office of Councilor Jay Roberson at 254.2498.
Announcements and Reminders:
1. In observance of the New Year’s Holiday, Birmingham City Hall is closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2014.
2. A Special Called Administration Committee Meeting is scheduled on Friday, January 3, 2014, 12 Noon, Conference Rooms D & E.3. The Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, January 6, 2014, 4:00 p.m., Council Chambers.
4. A Special Called Transportation and Communication Committee Meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 12:30 p.m., Conference Room A.
5. A Special Called Public Improvement and Beautification Committee Meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 2:00 p.m., Conference Rooms D & E.
6. Council President Johnathan Austin announced a second work session with state law makers is scheduled on Thursday, January 9, 2014, 10:30 a.m., at the Birmingham Crossplex.
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